I hated the fact that the car ride was silent. I actually liked Sammy and I'd hoped to stay friends
"Do you think I'm doing the right thing?"
I ask him as I fidget my fingers in my lap. His eyes glued to the road as his right hand grips the steering wheel making a sharp turn
"No.. I think you doing the smart thing to some extent, but the right thing? nah.."
I try to process what he says. I was doing the smart thing by keeping myself out of danger, but the right thing? That would be to leave Nate who doesn't do half the things Derek did in one night. My only problem being that I did not want to hurt Nate. We've been through so much already. We're getting married in 2 months
"But I love Nate"
I say in a soft tone
"Now do you really mean that, or you just sayin' it cuz you don't wanna hurt him?"
I take a moment to think. He was right. Whatever Nate and I had was.. Over
"You're not the bad guy India"
He says pulling over into the driveway of the set and unlocking my door for me
"Say wassup to Aariah for me"
I nod, getting out of the car and giving him a small smile indicating I was thankful for his advice. He drives off and I walk onto the set for the photoshoot, anger spread all over my photographers face
"Forty five minutes late! That's Out of your paycheck honey!"
I apologize and head straight to my dressing room. I wasn't too phased by his yelling because the only thing I could think about was what I was going to do after the shoot
Later.
"YOU WHAT!"
Yells a baffled Aariah as we sit at a table outside the local Starbucks café
"Shh it was just one night Aariah"
"Yeah but it's Derek freaking Luh. How was it? was it rough, slow, did he take control?"
"Drop it Aariah"
I say rolling my eyes in annoyance. Whenever something happens she always wants every. single. detail.
"Okay I'm sorry" she says, ridding her smile "what are you gonna tell Nate?"
"I don't know. I have to let him down easy and tell him it's over"
"You're canceling the marriage? India this is Nate Maloley, your high school sweetheart, the love of your life. Are you sure about this?"
I pause to think about the conversation I had with Sam in the car. I'm ready to admit my feelings for Derek
"Yeah. I'm sure"
"Good because that little boy was getting on my nerves"
"Really?"
I look at her in confusion, thinking their relationship was perfectly fine
"Yeah girl. It was always 'India, don't do this' or 'India, help me I'm too high'"
"Don't forget 'India, cut your bullshit this is all your fault'"
I laugh along with Aariah
"Sam says what's up by the way"
I say, stirring the straw around in my frappe
"He does?"
I nod as she stands up to collect her things
"What are you doing?"
I ask confused
"We are going to break up with Nate. I'm ready to see daddy"
Later.
Aariah and I walk into the the dark house finding Nate faded on the couch, blunt in one hand and bottle of henny in the other
"Oh great"
I say heading towards Nate where I'm stopped by Aariah's whisper yell
"You're not seriously gonna help him are you?"
I grab the objects from his hands and swing his arm over my shoulder
"I'm just taking him upstairs Aariah he's too high to function"
"India is that you?"
Nate burps out
"I am so glad to see you lil mama. I am the luckiest man to have a girl like you"
Aariah rolls her eyes and advances her pointer finger in my direction
"India let's go"
"Aariah he can't function on his own"
"Yeah. Don't be a bitch"
Nate continues. His hot, smelly breath making a grand entrance
"You are so lucky you aren't sober right now. I would so be kicking your ass"
Says an upset Aariah
"I've had enough of your mouth"
Nate slurs as he pulls out a gun from his side and points it at Aariah. I back up terrified for my life.
"what's wrong Aariah? Finally got nothing to say?" He continues, chuckling a bit
"Oh my God Nate. Put it down please" I beg, slowly stepping away from him
I never imagined Nate pulling out a gun on us. I was so terrified in the situation but by the look on Nate's face I could tell he would not hesitate to pull the trigger at one wrong move
"I want you two on your knees" says Nate. We obey his orders and one by one get on our knees. I try to reason with him but he was always known for being an angry drunk
"Nate can we talk about this please-"
"Shutup India!" He spits. By this time Aariah was sobbing and praying
"You think I don't know about you fucking with my boss?"
My jaw drops. How did he know about Derek and I? I don't feel sorry about it whatsoever considering the fact that he has a gun pointed at my head
"Thought you could hide it didn't you? Thought you could just whore around and I wouldn't know"
"Stop it Nathan you're scaring me!"
I try to be as calm as possible but all I could think of was where's Derek when you need him
And just like that his voice echoed through the house
"Drop The Gun"
I scan the room to look for Derek but he's no where in sight
Once I fix my attention back to Nate I see Derek standing right behind him, his gun pointed right at Nate's head. How did he do that
"Imma ask you one more time. Drop the goddamn gun skate"
Nate followed Derek's instructions and lowered his gun to his side. I made eye contact with Derek as he instructed Aariah and I to go outside
"Get in the car babygirl"
Once we get outside we meet up with Swazz who immediately embraces Aariah in a hug
Once we get in the car we suddenly hear a series of gunshots. My heart begins to race as Swazz starts the car and drives off
"Swazz what's going on?"
"Who pulled the trigger?"
Asks a terrified Aariah and I
"I don't know but we're taking y'all back to our place. You'll be safe there"
"Swazz I'm scared what if Sammy's hurt? Or anyone"
"Sam can take care of himself alright? Don't worry your pretty little head"
Swazz responds to a panting Aariah. I've never seen the softer side is Swazz. Soon enough we pull up to the guys base.
Once we get inside Aariah and I cuddle up together as Swazz lays on the opposite couch, removing his gun from his side and placing it on the coffee table. We all wait for the arrival of everyone else. Before we know it we're fast asleep
Soon enough I open my eyes revealing a wounded Sam and a blood-drenched Derek. Aariah immediately rushes out of my lap and towards Sam to nurse him in another room
I watch Derek as he tugs off his shirt and runs his fingers through his hair. I look at his shirt once more trying to figure out who's blood was stained on his shirt
"Derek... Who's-"
"Don't worry this isn't your little boyfriends blood. And it ain't mine either luckily"
I sigh in relief
"India could you go upstairs please I'll be there in a minute. I gotta talk to Swazz"
I nod making my way up the steps but stopping close enough to still hear there conversation. The beginning was blurry but I picked up on Swazz yelling
"Fuck you mean he shot Sam?!"
"Swazz relax it's a minor wound, ain't nothing serious"
"You shoulda put a bullet right in his head, why didn't you?!"
"Because man-"
"Because of her? Fuck that bitch Derek!"
My jaw drops at Swazz' name call, and Derek's quickness to defend me
"Don't be calling her a bitch man!"
"You're right! You're the bitch!"
I begin to get terrified of the fight escalating as I hear a voice behind me
"Don't worry. Happens all the time"
I quickly turn around to find Tyler standing behind me, holding a cup of lean
"I just don't want their argument to escalate because of me"
"When are you gonna realize that you're too fucking dangerous for her man! You're gonna end up hurting her in the long run like every other hoe you brought to this crib!"
I hear Swazz yell
"Don't stress baby girl this happens all the time. Watch Derek is gonna punch Swazz in 3...2...1"
I jump to the sound of a large thud
"Now Swazz is gonna storm upstairs and slam his door"
I watch as Swazz stomps up the stairs and marches into his room, slamming the door behind him
"And now Derek follows, regretting his actions"
Suddenly Derek appears upstairs, a stressed out look on his face as he walks into his room holding an ice pack to his fist
I get a nudge from Tyler as he shrugs towards Derek's door
"Go comfort him"
I do as he says and walk into Derek room, him already being in his boxers. I make my way towards him slowly, placing my hand on his cheek and caressing him down to his bare chest
I watch him as he takes deep breathes, grabbing my hand and holding it tight in place
He then leans forward and brushes his lips on mine, leaving me eager to get a taste of him. I go out of my way to kiss him softly, feeling his heartbeat slow down to the pace of mine
I pull away as I remove my blouse, dropping it behind me as I look into Derek's eyes, wanting all of him at that very moment
"Love me Derek"
I whisper before he gently lays me on the bed and begins to go down on me